If we had been married straight away, as I wanted, two years ago, it would have been all right.

It's too late now." "And this, you feel, is ruining your life ?" "I'm troubled about it, but more on his account than mine.

I'll tell you, Irene, I want to break off, for good and all, and I'm afraid.

It's a hard thing to do." "Now I understand you.

Do you think"-- Irene added in another tone--"that it's well to be what they call in love with the man one marries ?" "Think?
Of course I do!" "Many people doubt it.